The Nights

by Avicii
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Lyrics

(E5)Once up on a young er year when all our shad ows dis ap peared the (D5)an i mals out side came out to (E5)play.

Went face to face with all our fears learned our les sons through the tears, made (D5)mem o ries we knew would nev er (E5)fade.

One day my (C)fa ther, he told me, “Son, don’t (G)let it slip a way.” He (D5)took me in his arms, I heard him (E5)say; “When you get (C)old er your wild heart will (G)live for young er days, (D)think of me if ev er you’re a fraid.” He said, “One (C)day you’ll leave this world be (G)hind so live a (D5)life you will re (E5)mem ber.” My fa ther (C)told me when I was just a (G)child “These are the (Dsus4)nights that nev er die”, (CN.C.)my fa ther told me...

My (D5)fa ther told me.

The Nights — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "The Nights" by Avicii in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of G, 126 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

About “The Nights

Can I learn "The Nights" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "The Nights" with hands-separate practice in G at 126 BPM.
What key is "The Nights" by Avicii played in?
The Nights is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Nights"?
The arrangement plays at 126 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The Nights" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "The Nights"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "The Nights"?
"The Nights" was originally performed by Avicii. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "The Nights"?
This arrangement uses 8 chords: C, C#, D, Dpow, Dsus4, Em, Epow, G.
What other songs by Avicii can I play here?
Try "WAKE ME UP!", "Hey Brother", "HEY BROTHER". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "The Nights"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "The Nights" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "The Nights"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "The Nights" is in the key of G at 126 BPM.

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